Why cannot the natural man receive the things of the Spirit?

Answer

"But the natural man receives not the things of the Spirit of God: for they are foolishness unto him: neither
can he know because they are spiritually discerned." 1 Cor. 2: 14.

What did Christ say to the Jews concerning the study of the Scriptures?
How are His mercies continually manifested?
What kind of friend is He?
How did this change in observance of days come about, suddenly or gradually?
What will this power propose that the people shall do?
By what figure does the Bible represent death?
Where do the dead sleep?

Questions & Answers are from the book Bible Readings for the Home Circle